Twitter explodes after Canada’s dramatic Olympic soccer defeat

A Canada fan waits before the women's semi final soccer match against the USA at the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford in Manchester, August 6, 2012. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS SPORT SOCCER)

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MANCHESTER, England

The Canadian Press

Published August 6, 2012Updated March 26, 2017

Canada's 4-3 extra-time loss to the United States in the women's soccer semifinal at the London Olympics had Twitter abuzz both during and after the game.

Canadian captain Christine Sinclair scored a hat trick and gave Canada the lead on three different occasions, only to see the U.S. reply each time. Norwegian referee Christina Pedersen was involved in a number of controversial calls, many of which went against Canada.

The Canadians will now take on France for bronze on Thursday, while the U.S. meets Japan for gold.

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Here is a sample of what Canadian athletes and other personalities said during and after the match on Twitter:

— Canadian chef de mission Mark Tewksbury: "stuck in a car coming back from canoe-kayak awesome visit. Following game on twitter. KILLING ME!!!"